# 1985 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Silver Dial Stainless Steel 36mm

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- Published: 2025-12-16T16:40:22-05:00
- Author: Michael Martucci

## Details

- Stock number: 8397X
- Availability: Out of stock
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Size: 36mm
- Brand: Rolex
- Year: 1985
- Reference: 16013
- Dial Color: Silver
- Condition: Pre-owned
- Movement: Automatic
- Offered by: Palazzo Watches & Gems, Jersey City, NJ

The Rolex Datejust 36 reference 16013 is the transitional Yellow Rolesor Datejust
of the 1980s, the reference that bridges the four-digit vintage era and the modern
six-digit Datejust catalog. Produced from the late 1970s into the late 1980s, the
16013 was one of the final Datejust references to carry the Caliber 3035 — the movement
that introduced the quickset date function to the Datejust line and laid the technical
groundwork for the legendary Caliber 3135 that succeeded it in 1988. The 36mm Oyster
case combines stainless steel with 18k yellow gold on the fluted bezel, winding 
crown, and bracelet center links — Yellow Rolesor, the two-tone material formula
Rolex would patent and refine for decades to come. This example carries a silver
dial with applied hour markers and Mercedes hands, the date at three magnified by
the Cyclops lens, executed in the proportions and finish that defined the 1980s 
Datejust era. Powered by the Rolex Caliber 3035, a 27-jewel automatic Superlative
Chronometer movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with quickset date 
functionality. Worn on the matching Yellow Rolesor Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. 1985
production, pre-owned in vintage condition.